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Cover photo of Desiccated Land: An American in Kashmir by David Lepeska. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | American slams J&K policy but doesn't factor Islamist...

It took the author 15 years to rustle up a book on his Kashmir experiences.

9 July 2023 12:05 AM IST

Cover photo of Through the Broken Glass: An Autobiography by T.N. Seshan. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | T.N. Seshan enforced the rulebook, gave EC its...

Many believe that Seshan put the fear of the Election Commission in the hearts of politicians.

9 July 2023 12:05 AM IST

The entire book is about secrets. Secrets held by Mallika, the protagonist. Secrets held by Mallikas mother, Mallikas aunt, Mallikas neighbours and Mallikas friends all the main characters. If I were to describe Fear and Lovely the way I want to, you would hear a robotic voice uttering spoiler alert at the start of almost every paragraph.

Book review | Slow & lovely dive into a middle class Indian girl's...

The entire book is about secrets. Secrets held by Mallika, the protagonist

3 July 2023 1:04 AM IST

Annas stories sprang from his politics, and, more visibly, the compassion in which his socialist views were rooted. His feelings on British rule, brahminical superiority, widow remarriage, and what were to become known as self-respect marriages marriages free of priests and dowries all show up in them. Finally, he was one of the pioneers of using popular fiction to promote a political party, first as a writer of short stories and then as a writer of movie scripts.

Book Review | C.N. Annadurai's witty social realism lost in...

Annadurai's fame as a politician tends to overshadow his accomplishments as a storyteller

3 July 2023 12:46 AM IST

Book Review | Giving wings to amateur birders

Book Review | Giving wings to amateur birders

Aasheesh's collection of essays, written over nearly four decades, makes justice to the phrase The Pleasures of Birds...

3 July 2023 12:38 AM IST

The chronological narrative follows three themes. First a brief overview of the budgets presented by each FM a refresher for fiscal policy wonks and deeply instructive for eager learners. Second, an informed and lively peek into the personal dynamics between the Prime Minister (PM) and each FM and between each FM and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) all situated within the political economy context over the three decades. (Image By Arrangement)

Book Review | Finance ministers who shaped early post-Independence...

What struck this reviewer was how many FMs resigned from office in those early days a practice that ended soonafter

3 July 2023 12:19 AM IST

Cover photo of Centres of Power: My Years in the Prime Ministers Office and Security Council. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Sketch of two charismatic PMs whose errors cost India...

The author relates with honesty the flaws and strengths Rajiv Gandhi, then seen as India's John F Kennedy'.

25 Jun 2023 12:50 AM IST

Cover photo ³f The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Rural India gets ready for a feminist romp

While the book starts off all sedate and serious, the author suddenly decides to let her hair down and turns it into a...

25 Jun 2023 12:45 AM IST

Roses in the Fire of Spring: Better Roses for a Warming World & Other Garden Adventures

Book Review | The Viraraghavans of Kodaikanal and their zany roses

'Roses in the Fire of Spring' is both a tribute and documentation of the work of two intrepid rosarians

25 Jun 2023 12:43 AM IST

Established in 1923, Gita Press is one of the worlds largest publishers, having published 41.7 crore books in 14 languages, including 16.21 crore Shrimad Bhagvad Gita. (ANI)

Gandhi Peace Prize 2021 to be conferred on Gita Press

Gita Press is one of the world's largest publishers, having published 41.7 crore books in 14 languages

19 Jun 2023 12:52 AM IST

Cover photo of Elephantam Misophantam by Vinoy Thomas. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Elephant fable packs an environment message

This story of good and evil is also the story of finding one's hidden strength in the midst of trying times.

18 Jun 2023 7:04 AM IST

Cover photo of Anaximander and the Nature of Science by Carlo Rovelli. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | The pioneering and pivotal thought of Anaximander

Rovelli makes it clear from the beginning that this book is not the history of the discoveries of Anaximander.

18 Jun 2023 12:10 AM IST